Back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty to be the emperor

Chapter 785 Like a Tide (2)

Tangzhou is an important place. Although it is only a central state with a small population, it can hardly be called a rich place, but its strategic location is really too important. But with this place in hand, Xiangzhou's army will If you approach Luoyang, there will be no major obstacles, and if you count the elite soldiers secretly arranged by the King of Yue, they will be able to take down Luoyang in one fell swoop. At that time, the world will become the King of Yue In the whole world, Li Zhen will not understand this truth. The problem is that Li Zhen is not sure that Tangzhou can be obtained so smoothly. What kind of soft persimmons, once the family of the Yue Palace really meets Li Xian, it is absolutely impossible to have any good fruit to eat. Although Tangzhou's bait is sweet, Li Zhen really doesn't have enough courage to eat it.

"Shoude, Wushuang, do you have any advice on this matter?"

Although she had already decided not to swallow the bait stuffed in after the martial arts, Li Zhen didn't show it directly, because the bait was too sweet, even if there was a slight chance, Li Zhen definitely didn't want to let it go, of course. Well, he himself didn't have the courage or courage to bite the bait directly, so he could only pin his hopes on the wisdom of Pei and Chen.

"Returning to the prince, my son-in-law thinks this is a strategy to drive away tigers and wolves. The man in the palace obviously has no good intentions. If we force our way out, the prince will definitely be angered. Even if the impeachment can succeed, at most it will kill a few tigers. It is nothing more than picking a scapegoat, maybe it can cut the prince's face, but it is impossible to hurt the foundation of the prince. Instead, under the full resistance of the prince, Tangzhou may not really succeed. In this way, except for the prince in the palace Apart from gaining advantages, both me and the East Palace are in a situation where both sides will suffer, this fact is not advisable!"

Pei Shoude had been severely taught by Li Xian several times, and he didn't want to play head-to-head games with Li Xian. Even though he also saw the importance of Tangzhou to the Yue King family, he still raised objections.

"Hmm...how does Wushuang see this matter?"

What Pei Shoude said was exactly what Li Zhen had thought before, but Li Zhen still had the last trace of luck, and did not comment on Pei Shoude's words, but looked sideways at the silent Chen Wushuang, full of Asked expectantly.

"The time is also the time, and today, it's time to make a break!"

Chen Wushuang was the calmest person in the Yue Palace, and he had always been opposed to confronting Li Xian head-on, but today he was uncharacteristically, and made an astonishing remark the moment he opened his mouth.

"Ok?"

"Eh..."

"This……"

As soon as Chen Wushuang said this, everyone who was not prepared at all was stunned, and voices of surprise and suspicion rose involuntarily.

"What do you mean, sir?"

It wasn't just Li Chong and the others who were astonished, the King of Yue was equally astonished, raised his brows, and questioned in doubt.

"My lord, in your opinion, how much time does Your Majesty have?"

Chen Wushuang did not answer Li Zhen directly, but asked a somewhat outrageous question.

"This……"

Although Gaozong's condition was extremely confidential, it was not a secret to Li Zhen who had put a lot of people in the imperial hospital. But Li Zhen still felt a little guilty when he wanted to openly talk about Gaozong's condition. Even if the study room is full of his confidantes.

"Your Majesty's time must be running out, if not, your empress will definitely not make such a bad move!"

Chen Wushuang's words today can be said to be inconsequential, and before Li Zhen could react, he had already said something more ruthless.

"Why did you say that, sir?"

Regarding Gaozong's condition, as far as Li Zhen knew, the Imperial Hospital had never come to an accurate conclusion. Li Zhen knew this secret herself, but she never mentioned it to others. Unsurprisingly, his face turned pale with shock, and he hurriedly asked a question.

"It's very simple. If there is still plenty of time, the empress doesn't need to provoke the prince to fight with the prince. She just needs to cut off internal and external communication, forge imperial edicts step by step, and slowly wear down the strength of His Highness the prince. It doesn't need much, just have a plan for two to three years. Coupled with the cooperation of the prince, His Royal Highness can completely overwhelm the strength of His Royal Highness in the ruling and opposition parties. At that time, even if His Royal Highness is brave, it will be nothing more than fish and meat on the board. In other words, if His Majesty has two In a few years, the empress does not need to worry at all, and she can be sure of winning if she walks slowly, but now that the empress is doing such a dangerous move, it can only show that the empress has no illusions about the body of the Holy Majesty."

Chen Wushuang smiled confidently, slowly shook the white feather fan, and explained the strangeness in it.

"Huh...so that's the case, then..."

Li Zhen has always believed in Chen Wushuang, and now that he heard his analysis so detailed, she believed it in her heart, but she didn't have much confidence when she thought of confronting Li Xian at this moment, so she hesitated It's inevitable.

"Heaven bestowed Tangzhou on the prince, if you don't take it, when will it be!"

As soon as Chen Wushuang burst out with arrogance, his whole body was immediately in high spirits. He waved the white feather fan in his hand, and spoke in a vigorous manner.

"Okay, according to what Mr. said, the king of Tangzhou is about to be settled. Well, how should we deal with the matter of impeachment?"

Li Zhen originally coveted Tangzhou very much. Hearing what Chen Wushuang said, she became energetic, but her fear of Li Xian did not abate because of this. She just said hello and turned her head. Come, but showed a worried look.

"At this point, it's time to see the real chapter. If the empress wants the prince and His Royal Highness to fight to the death, then the battle will be over. It's just a political dispute between the courts. Even if His Royal Highness wins, so what, as long as you can get Tangzhou, that is victory, not to mention that if I hit the other side of the palace and the empress with all my strength, His Royal Highness the crown prince can easily get away without seeing it, and he will have to take off a layer of skin if he is not dead. As for the crown prince's counterattack, I will It's just expected, even if I don't make a move this time, once His Royal Highness gains power, it is absolutely impossible to let me go, so why worry too much!"

Chen Wushuang has followed Li Zhen for a long time, so she is aware of Li Zhen's naughty but not strong enough temperament. Seeing that she has reached this point and is still looking forward and backward, she can't help feeling a little disappointed in her heart. It's already deep, and there is no possibility of turning back. In desperation, she can only suppress the loss in her heart, and speak loudly to inspire Li Zhen.

"Okay, then it's settled, Shoude, I will contact the other side immediately, and say that the king has made up his mind, and he should follow the lead of the Queen of Heaven, and please ask the Queen of Heaven to take the time to issue the order of the governor of Tangzhou."

After all, Li Zhen is an ambitious person, once she heard that Chen Wushuang had reached this point, she no longer hesitated, took a few slaps suddenly, and made a decision with a grim expression.

"No, my son-in-law will do it now!"

Once again covered by Chen Wushuang, Pei Shoude was quite disappointed, but how dare he show it in front of the King of Yue, he could only reply respectfully, and hurriedly exited the study, and went to arrange related matters without mentioning it ... On October 27th of the first year of Yonglong, it was time for the morning court again. This was the first morning court after Emperor Gaozong fell ill. They rushed to participate in the early court——among the 270 three courtiers who were qualified to attend the court, except for a dozen who were away from Luoyang due to official business, the rest were all present, and they crowded the huge Deyang Hall to the brim. Instead, they all waited with bated breath for the arrival of the two protagonists, Empress Wu and the Prince.

"The Queen of Heaven is here!"

The courtiers did not wait for too long, just after the time of day, a shrill voice sounded, and Empress Wu, who was in neat court uniform, walked out of the apse slowly, surrounded by a large group of eunuchs and maids. The next prince, Li Xian, obviously kept a low profile, only Gao Miao and two young eunuchs accompanied him.

"The minister waits to see the Empress Dowager."

Seeing that Empress Wu had arrived, all the courtiers did not dare to be negligent, and hurriedly paid respects to each other.

"Everyone loves to be flat."

Empress Wu's mental state was quite good, her face was red and tender, and her eyes were piercing. It seemed that she was not affected by Gao Zong's illness in bed, and her voice was obviously a little more energetic than before.

"I am waiting to thank the Queen of Heaven, Empress Long En!"

Empress Wu shouted, all the courtiers had to give thanks in accordance with court regulations, this is what should be in the question, but there is nothing to say.

"Qi Zou Niang Niang, the old minister has a book to play!"

The courtiers had just been divided into civil and military positions, and their heels were not yet firmly established, when they saw Yue Wang Li Zhen striding out from the ranks of civil servants, bowed and reported aloud.

"What's the matter with the eighth uncle? Just play this chapter, I will listen to you."

Seeing that King Yue really stood up as promised, Empress Wu's eyes lit up immediately, but she didn't express anything, but ordered calmly.

"No, the old minister wants to impeach His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his arrogance, conniving at the East Palace Guards to act recklessly, and brazenly beating the officers and soldiers of the Habayashi Army. This is a serious crime of deceiving the king. Don't let it go lightly. The old minister urges your mother to issue an edict to investigate the case clearly!"

The King of Yue stood up straight with a solemn face, opened his mouth with righteous indignation, and unceremoniously put a big hat on Li Xian as a bully.

"Om..."

The conflict between the Habayashi Army and the East Palace Guard rate yesterday was actually not serious, but the well-informed courtiers already knew about it, and most of the courtiers already knew about the possible turmoil in the morning court today , but never expected that the king of Yue would target Li Xian so straightforwardly at the beginning of Chaofang, and he was so merciless, everyone was so frightened, humming private discussions The sound became louder from then on, and the hall was filled with noise as if it were a vegetable market.

(End of this chapter)